The sun upon the lake is low (Jean Sibelius)
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- Editor: David Anderson (submitted 2023-12-07). Score information: Letter, 4 pages, 171 kB Copyright: Personal
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General Information
Title: The sun upon the lake is low
Composer: Jean Sibelius
Lyricist: Walter Scott
Number of voices: 4vv Voicing: SATB
Genre: Secular, Partsong
Language: English
Instruments: A cappella
First published: 1915 Silver, Burdett and Company
Description: Commissioned for a collection of part-songs published in the United States for use by school choirs.
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Original text and translations
English text
The sun upon the lake is low,
The wild birds hush their song,
The hills have evening’s deepest glow,
Yet Leonard tarries long.
Now all whom varied toil and care
From home and love divide,
In the calm sunset may repair
Each to the loved one’s side.